Ames vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,920
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #2018 for Ames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Emile ___

  • Emile Auguste
  • Emile Henri
  • Emile Louis
  • Emile Victor
  • Emile Marcel
  • Emile Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Emile

Amelie Henri Colette Marcel Cecile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Emile mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Ames and Emile boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.

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